Blackford Hill is just south of the city centre and is home to the Edinburgh Royal Observatory, an ancient hill fort, and a spectacular view of the city. If you want to get that perfect postcard shot of the entire city, including the castle, this is where you want to go. Where is the best …
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History. One famous former resident is David Bowie, who shared a small basement flat in Drummond Street with the mime artist Lindsay Kemp for several months in the early 1970s. Where did David Bowie live in the 80s? Bowie, Iggy Pop and Geoff MacCormack took part in some demo recordings at Hollywood’s Oz Studios. Throughout …
Victoria Street. Victoria Street & the Grassmarket Area Victoria Street is a narrow curved street in central Edinburgh’s Grassmarket area and is believed by some to be an inspiration for Diagon Alley (a cobblestone shopping street with stores selling wizardly supplies) in the Harry Potter books. Which street is Diagon Alley in Edinburgh? Victoria StreetDiagon …
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A common sight around Edinburgh city centre, the cobbled streets remain in place along a number of roads, with maintenance carried out on them regularly. Does Scotland have cobblestone streets? Leading from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Royal Mile is the defining feature of the city’s Old Town. The street is lined …
Famous People from Edinburgh Charles Darwin, biologist. Edinburgh University. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock. The Conan Doyle Pub. Tony Blair. a former British Prime Minister. J K Rowling – author of Harry Potter. Alexander Graham Bell. ? James Clerk Maxwell, physicist. Sean Connery. Robert Louis Stevenson. What are people from Edinburgh known as? …
Low Season: November to March. It’s cold, it’s dark, it’s raining: You’d be forgiven for thinking that winter makes Edinburgh go into hibernation until the spring. But while there are more welcoming times of year to visit, there’s a sort of wintery charm to be found in the windblown streets. Is Edinburgh worth visiting in …
Beginning in May 1571, the Lang Siege was a series of attacks on Edinburgh Castle which would span two years and render the ancient fortress to rubble. Government forces besieged the castle several times in quick succession after the garrison declared support for the deposed Mary Queen of Scots. Were there any battles at Edinburgh …
Around the end of the fifteenth century, King James IV (r.1488–1513) built Holyroodhouse, by the abbey, as his principal Edinburgh residence, and the castle’s role as a royal home subsequently declined. James IV did, however, construct the Great Hall, which was completed in the early 16th century. Who first lived in Edinburgh Castle? The first …
Autumn Walks Scotland 2022: Here are 10 of the most beautiful autumn walks to enjoy in and around Edinburgh River Almond. The walkway following the RIver Almond from Cramond Brig to Cramond village takes in a variety of woodland, including beech, oak and sycamore. Cammo Estate. Corstorphine Hill. The Pentlands. Where are autumn colors in …
For the latest visitor information, please watch our ‘What to expect’ video or visit our FAQ page. Opening hours. Seasonal opening times: April – September 10am to 6pm October and March 10am to 5pm November – February 10am to 4pm Christmas Day Closed Why is Edinburgh Zoo closing? Edinburgh’s first zoo that closed due to …
